NEWS ANCHOR (W/DAY - EVENING) - KCTV

Gray Television • Fairway, KS

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About The Position

KCTV5 is looking for a dynamic weekday evening anchor with exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate will need to excel at anchoring daily newscasts, breaking news, and news specials, along with enterprising community-centered stories and special projects. Anchors at KCTV5 are leaders both inside the building and out. As an anchor, you must excel at developing sources and cultivating relationships in the greater Kansas City community. You will also be looked to as a mentor for journalists in the KCTV5 newsroom. We are looking for an anchor and a journalist who is determined to help our station win on every platform, every single day.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience as a news anchor is preferred
• Previous experience working in a top 40 market and in a fast-paced environment is preferred
• Must be able to work quickly, meet deadlines, multi-task, and show composure, especially during high-pressure breaking news situations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• This position requires exceptional news judgment, a strong work ethic, and a team-oriented approach to winning
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style and broadcast writing
• MVR check required

Responsibilities

• Co-anchor evening newscasts Monday-Friday
• Develop lead story ideas and contribute daily to content decisions
• Report on special projects as assigned
• Own big stories by developing contacts and helping enterprise community stories
• Conduct live interviews and anchor continuous coverage
• Strong fact-checking skills and copy-editing ability
• Contribute stories to all platforms - streaming, website, and social media
• Represent the station in the community and for various promotional events
• Delivers unscripted breaking news coverage and special event coverage to the community at large
• Writes stories, teases, and other important content to contribute to the overall quality of the newscasts
• Helps evaluate leads and tips in order to develop story ideas
• Covers news in the field when necessary

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees